Because you like Cory Matthews in Boy Meets World

You'll never get Alaska Young. And that's the whole point. See them in Looking for Alaska.

This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.

CIA operative Carrie Mathison is on a self-assigned mission to follow a lead, whether it be the truth or just her delusions playing tricks. See them in Homeland.

Give in to the dark side with vampire Lestat; it's more fun. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.

With an undeniable sense of adventure, Huck Finn is an expert at getting into and, more importantly, out of sticky situations. See them in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Despite the undeniably awful turn her life has taken, Rachel handles herself with remarkable grace. See them in Me and Earl and the Dying Girl .

Level-headed Ian Gallagher may be focused on his goals, but he's got a mischievous side too. See them in Shameless.

Erlich Bachman is an overconfident wannabe mentor blowing all types of smoke around the tech industry. See them in Silicon Valley.

Anna Karenina doesn't want to be a respectable woman any more. She thinks respect was invented to cover the empty place where love should be. See them in Anna Karenina.

Susie Salmon has a big heart, even though it's not beating anymore. See them in The Lovely Bones.

NiGHTS is a powerful but childlike spirit who hates being told what to do. See them in NiGHTS into Dreams.